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Tech stocks: Apple shares as iOS 7 launches

Apple stock is rising with the arrival of its next mobile operating system near. Let's take a look at the tech stocks to watch Wednesday. Apple launching iOS 7. Shares of the tech titan are up slightly -- 1%

Apple stock is rising with the arrival of its next mobile operating system near. Let's take a look at tech stocks on the move Wednesday.

Apple launching iOS 7. Shares of the tech titan rose more than 2% to $464.68 as its iOS 7 operating system hit iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices Wednesday.

The OS represents a major shift for Apple, and likely consumers, dropping the skeuomorphic layout for a more modern design. Certain settings will be more accessible through a Command Center, allowing users to quickly reach mobile settings.

The fresh operating system accompanies the arrival of two more smartphones from Apple: the iPhone 5S and lower-cost 5C. However, investors are not impressed. Apple shares have plunged more than $50 since September 9.

Electronic Arts down slightly. Shares of the video game publisher dropped 2.6% after the company announced its new CEO.

Andrew Wilson takes over the top job at EA following his stint heading the EA Sports division, which publishes the Madden NFL and FIFA franchises.

Wilson replaces John Riccitiello, who stepped down in May.

The leadership change arrives as EA and fellow game publishers get ready for two new video game consoles to hit stores in November: Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4.